Faucet control box

By designing a faucet control box containing solenoid valves and ozone water generation device, the existing faucet structure is complex and installation space is limited, and the function of output ozone water and water circuit is realized, simplifying the faucet structure and saving installation space.

CN112747164BActive Publication Date: 2025-05-30XIAMEN FOR BETTER SANITARY WARE
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Application Number
CN202011629246.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-12-31
Publication Date
2025-05-30
Estimated Expiration
2040-12-31

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Technical Problem

When the existing faucets can not only output ozone water but also have induction control functions, the structure is complex and the installation space is limited, making it difficult to set up an ozone water generation device and an induction control box at the same time.

Method used

A faucet control box is designed, including a box body, a solenoid valve and an ozone water generation device. The solenoid valve is used for the on-off control of the water circuit, and the ozone water generation device is used to output ozone water. The water circuit is controlled by connecting the water pipe and the manual opening and closing parts.

Benefits of technology

It realizes that the faucet can not only output ozone water but also realizes the on-off control of the waterway, simplifies the structure of the faucet and saves installation space.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a faucet control box, which comprises a box body, a solenoid valve and an ozone water generating device fitted in the box body; a first water inlet joint, a second water inlet joint, a first water outlet joint and a second water outlet joint are fitted on the box body, the water inlet end and the water outlet end of the solenoid valve are respectively connected to the first water inlet joint and the first water outlet joint, and the water inlet end and the water outlet end of the ozone water generating device are respectively connected to the second water inlet joint and the second water outlet joint. The faucet control box of the present invention can not only output ozone water, but also realize the on-off control of the water path, which helps to simplify the structure of the faucet.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of kitchen and bathroom, and particularly to a faucet control box. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, the requirements for daily disinfection are gradually increasing, demanding high-efficiency, environmentally friendly, and residue-free disinfection effects. Ozone is widely used in various disinfection fields because it can purify air, sterilize, and disinfect, and has excellent disinfection performance.

[0003] In public places, families, hospitals and other places, when performing tasks such as handwashing, cleaning fruits and vegetables, and devices, the water flow from the faucet is required. Therefore, using the ozone water flowing out of the faucet for disinfection in the above-mentioned places can greatly meet the different usage needs of users. Currently, faucets that can produce ozone water generally use an ozone water generating device to generate ozone water. The ozone water generating device can mix water flow with ozone to generate ozone water, and the generated ozone water then flows out through the ozone water path via the water outlet of the faucet. The ozone water generating device is generally arranged under the faucet tabletop.

[0004] For the existing induction faucets with induction control functions, they need to cooperate with solenoid valves to achieve the on-off control of the water path. The solenoid valves of the induction faucets are arranged in the induction control box, and the induction control box is arranged under the faucet tabletop.

[0005] For the existing faucets to achieve both the output of ozone water and the induction control function, it is necessary to set up an ozone water generating device and an induction control box at the same time, resulting in a relatively messy overall structure of the faucet. Moreover, due to the limited installation space under the faucet tabletop, it is difficult to set up an ozone water generating device and an induction control box under the faucet tabletop at the same time. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a faucet control box that can both output ozone water and achieve the on-off control of the water path.

[0007] To achieve the above objective, the solution of the present invention is:

[0008] A faucet control box includes a box body, a solenoid valve, and an ozone water generating device; a first water inlet joint, a second water inlet joint, a first water outlet joint, and a second water outlet joint are fitted on the box body; the solenoid valve is fitted in the box body, and the water inlet end and the water outlet end of the solenoid valve are respectively connected to the first water inlet joint and the first water outlet joint; the ozone water generating device is fitted in the box body, and the water inlet end and the water outlet end of the ozone water generating device are respectively connected to the second water inlet joint and the second water outlet joint.

[0009] A connecting water pipe is fitted inside the box body; the connecting water pipe is divided into an inlet section, a water passing section, and an outlet section that are connected in sequence; the end of the inlet section is connected to a first inlet joint, and a solenoid valve water inlet connected to the water inlet end of the solenoid valve is provided on the side wall of the inlet section; the end of the outlet section is connected to a first outlet joint, and a solenoid valve water outlet connected to the water outlet end of the solenoid valve is provided on the side wall of the outlet section; a manual opening and closing member for opening and closing the water passing section is fitted in the water passing section, and an operation hole corresponding to the manual opening and closing member is provided on the box body.

[0010] The inner end of the manual opening and closing member is rotatably fitted in the water passing section, and a sealing gasket is fitted at the inner end of the manual opening and closing member. The sealing gasket rotates to block the communication between the water passing section and the outlet section; the outer end of the manual opening and closing member extends outside the water passing section, and the operation hole of the box body is arranged opposite to the outer end of the manual opening and closing member.

[0011] A groove is provided on the end face of the outer end of the manual opening and closing member.

[0012] The ozone water generating device includes a jet injector having a water inlet, a water outlet, and an air inlet, and an ozone generator for generating ozone; the jet injector and the ozone generator are fitted in the box body, and the air outlet end of the ozone generator is connected to the air inlet of the jet injector; the water inlet of the jet injector is the water inlet end of the ozone water generating device, and the water outlet of the jet injector is the water outlet end of the ozone water generating device.

[0013] A one-way valve is connected in series between the air outlet end of the ozone generator and the air inlet of the jet injector. The one-way valve is used to control the one-way conduction from the air outlet end of the ozone generator to the air inlet of the jet injector.

[0014] The box body is provided with a ventilation port; the air inlet end of the ozone generator is connected to the ventilation port through an air inlet pipe; an installation hole is formed in the side wall of the air inlet pipe, and a gas flow sensor for controlling the operation of the ozone generator is fitted in the installation hole.

[0015] The faucet control box further includes a control circuit board fitted in the box body. The control circuit board is electrically connected to the solenoid valve, the ozone generator, and the gas flow sensor respectively.

[0016] The box body is fitted with a power switch and a power supply connector. The power switch and the power supply connector are electrically connected to the control circuit board.

[0017] An indicating circuit board electrically connected to the control circuit board can also be fitted in the box body. An electromagnetic valve working indicator for indicating the working state of the solenoid valve and an ozone working indicator for indicating the working state of the ozone generator are provided on the indicating circuit board; light-transmitting areas corresponding to the electromagnetic valve working indicator and the ozone working indicator are provided on the box body.

[0018] After adopting the above solution, the faucet control box of the present invention includes a box body, and a solenoid valve and an ozone water generating device fitted in the box body; wherein the solenoid valve can control the on-off of the water circuit, and the ozone water generating device can output ozone water. It can be seen from this that the faucet control box of the present invention can not only output ozone water but also control the on-off of the water circuit; for a faucet that needs to output ozone water and also achieve induction control, only one faucet control box of the present invention needs to be set for the faucet, which helps to simplify the structure of the faucet and greatly saves the installation space. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] Figure 1 is the exploded view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 is the schematic structural diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 is the schematic partial structural diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 is the cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 is the schematic structural diagram of the connecting water pipe of the present invention;

[0024] Label Description:

[0025] Box body 1, box cover 101, box seat 102, first water inlet joint 11, second water inlet joint 12, first water outlet joint 13, second water outlet joint 14, connecting water pipe 15, water inlet section 151, solenoid valve water inlet 1511, water passing section 152, water outlet section 153, solenoid valve water outlet 1531, connecting piece 154, operation hole 16, ventilation port 17, power switch 18, power supply joint 19,

[0026] Solenoid valve 2,

[0027] Ozone water generating device 3, injector 31, body 311, water inlet 3111, water outlet 3112, air inlet 3113, mixing chamber 3114, water outlet channel 3115, nozzle 312, nozzle orifice 3121, ozone generator 32, check valve 33, first air pipe 34, second air pipe 35, connecting head 351, air inlet pipe 36, mounting hole 361, gas flow sensor 37,

[0028] Manual opening and closing part 4, gasket 41, groove 42,

[0029] Control circuit board 5,

[0030] Indicator circuit board 6, solenoid valve working indicator 61, ozone working indicator 62,

[0031] Installation bracket 7, clamping jaw 71, circuit board installation groove 72. Detailed implementation mode

[0032] In order to further explain the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention will be elaborated in detail below through specific embodiments.

[0033] As Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the present invention discloses a faucet control box, which includes a box body 1, a solenoid valve 2 and an ozone water generating device 3; a first water inlet joint 11, a second water inlet joint 12, a first water outlet joint 13 and a second water outlet joint 14 are cooperated on the box body 1; the solenoid valve 2 is cooperated in the box body 1, and the water inlet end and the water outlet end of the solenoid valve 2 are respectively connected to the first water inlet joint 11 and the first water outlet joint 13; the ozone water generating device 3 is cooperated in the box body 1, and the water inlet end and the water outlet end of the ozone water generating device 3 are respectively connected to the second water inlet joint 12 and the second water outlet joint 14. Wherein the on-off of the solenoid valve 2 can control whether the first water inlet joint 11 is communicated with the first water outlet joint 13, so as to realize the on-off control of the water path; and the ozone water generating device 3 can mix the water flow input from the second water inlet joint 12 with ozone to generate ozone water, and the ozone water generated by the ozone water generating device 3 is output through the second water outlet joint 14, so that the faucet control box of the present invention can output ozone water. It can be seen from this that the faucet control box of the present invention can not only output ozone water, but also realize the on-off control of the water path; for a faucet that needs to output ozone water and also realize induction control, only one faucet control box of the present invention needs to be set for the faucet, which helps to simplify the structure of the faucet.

[0034] Specifically, in cooperation with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the box body 1 may include a box cover 101 and a box seat 102 connected to the box cover 101; the box cover 101 and the box seat 102 may be detachably connected for subsequent maintenance of the solenoid valve 2 and the ozone water generating device 3.

[0035] In cooperation with Figure 1 and Figures 3 to 5As shown, a connecting water pipe 15 is fitted inside the box body 1; the connecting water pipe 15 is divided into an inlet section 151, a water passing section 152, and an outlet section 153 that are connected in sequence; the end of the inlet section 151 is connected to a first inlet joint 11, and a solenoid valve water inlet 1511 connected to the water inlet end of the solenoid valve 2 is provided on the side wall of the inlet section 151; the end of the outlet section 153 is connected to a first outlet joint 13, and a solenoid valve water outlet 1531 connected to the water outlet end of the solenoid valve 2 is provided on the side wall of the outlet section 153; a manual opening and closing member 4 for opening and closing the water passing section 152 is fitted in the water passing section 152, and an operation hole 16 is provided on the box body 1 corresponding to the manual opening and closing member 4 for people to operate the manual opening and closing member 4. In the normal state of the present invention, the manual opening and closing member 4 closes the water passing section 152. At this time, the on-off of the solenoid valve 2 controls whether the inlet section 151 and the outlet section 153 are connected, and further controls whether the first inlet joint 11 and the first outlet joint 13 are connected; when the solenoid valve 2 of the present invention has no working power supply or is damaged and causes the solenoid valve 2 to be in a closed state, people can open and close the water passing section 152 through the manual opening and closing member 4 at this time, and further control whether the inlet section 151 and the outlet section 153 are connected, realizing manual water outlet control, which is convenient for people to use when the solenoid valve 2 has no working power supply or is damaged. Among them, the connecting water pipe 15 can be locked to the box seat 102 of the box body 1 by screws, a connecting piece 154 is provided on the connecting water pipe 15, and the solenoid valve 2 can be locked to the connecting piece 154 by screws; the solenoid valve water inlet 1511 and the solenoid valve water outlet 1531 of the connecting water pipe 15 can be arranged in the same direction, that is, the solenoid valve water inlet 1511 and the solenoid valve water outlet 1531 are on the same side of the connecting water pipe 15; the inner end of the manual opening and closing member 4 can be rotatably fitted in the water passing section 152, a sealing gasket 41 is fitted at the inner end of the manual opening and closing member 4, and the sealing gasket 41 rotates to block the connection between the water passing section 152 and the outlet section 153 to open and close the water passing section 152. The outer end of the manual opening and closing member 4 extends outside the outlet section 153, and a groove 42 is provided on the end face of the outer end of the manual opening and closing member 4 for people to rotate the manual opening and closing member 4 through a screwdriver or a hard piece, and the operation hole 16 of the box body 1 is provided opposite to the outer end of the manual opening and closing member 4 so that people can rotate the manual opening and closing member 4.

[0036] fitted Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the ozone water generating device 3 includes an ejector 31 having a water inlet 3111, a water outlet 3112 and an air inlet 3113, and an ozone generator 32 for generating ozone. The ejector 31 and the ozone generator 32 are cooperated in the box body 1, and the air outlet end of the ozone generator 32 is connected to the air inlet 3113 of the ejector 31. The water inlet 3111 of the ejector 31 is the water inlet end of the ozone water generating device 3, and the water outlet 3112 of the ejector 31 is the water outlet end of the ozone water generating device 3. When the water flowing in from the second water inlet joint 13 enters the ejector 31, a negative pressure is generated inside the ejector 31 to suck the ozone generated by the ozone generator 32 into the ejector 31. The ozone sucked into the ejector 31 is mixed with the water flowing into the ejector 31 to form ozone water. The ozone water is then output from the water outlet of the ejector 31, and the ozone water output by the ejector 31 is finally output outside the box body 1 from the second water outlet joint 14.

[0037] cooperated Figure 4 As shown, the ejector 31 may include a body 311 and a nozzle 312. The body 311 may be connected to the box seat 102 of the box body 1 by screwing or clamping. The body 311 is sequentially provided with a water inlet 3111, a mixing chamber 3114, a water outlet passage 3115 and a water outlet 3112 along its axial direction. The air inlet 3113 of the ejector 3 is opened on the side wall of the body 31, and the air inlet 3113 communicates with the mixing chamber 3114. The aperture of the mixing chamber 3114 may be larger than the aperture of the water outlet passage 3115. The nozzle 312 is inserted into the water inlet 3111 and the mixing chamber 3114. A nozzle opening 3121 with a gradually decreasing aperture is formed in the nozzle 312. The nozzle opening 3121 communicates the water inlet 3111 and the mixing water chamber 3114 and the nozzle opening 3121 faces the water outlet passage 3115. When water enters the water inlet 3111, the water is accelerated through the nozzle 312 and then injected into the mixing chamber 3114. The accelerated water causes a negative pressure to be generated in the mixing chamber 3114, so that the ozone generated by the ozone generator 32 is sucked into the mixing chamber 3114 through the air inlet 3113, so that the ozone is mixed with the water to form ozone water, and the ozone water is then output through the water outlet passage 3115 and the water outlet 3112.

[0038] cooperated Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, a one-way valve 33 can be connected in series between the air outlet end of the ozone generator 32 and the air inlet 3113 of the ejector 31. The one-way valve 33 is used to control the one-way conduction from the air outlet end of the ozone generator 32 to the air inlet 3113 of the ejector 31. In the present invention, the one-way valve 33 can prevent the water flow in the ejector 31 from flowing back into the ozone generator 32 and causing damage to the ozone generator 32. Both ends of the one-way valve 33 are respectively connected to the air outlet end of the ozone generator 32 and the air inlet 3113 of the ejector 31 through a first air pipe 34 and a second air pipe 35. The second air pipe 35 can be connected to the air inlet 3113 of the ejector 31 through a connector 351.

[0039] cooperate with Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the box body 1 is provided with a ventilation port 17, and the ventilation port 17 can be arranged on the side wall of the box base 102; the air inlet end of the ozone generator 32 is connected to the ventilation port 17 through an air inlet pipe 36. An installation hole 361 is formed in the side wall of the air inlet pipe 36, and a gas flow sensor 37 for controlling whether the ozone generator 32 works or not is fitted in the installation hole 361. The gas flow sensor 37 can sense whether there is gas flow inside the air inlet pipe 36, and the gas flow sensor 37 can adopt a microphone head; when water enters the ejector 31 and generates negative pressure, external air enters the ozone generator 32 through the ventilation port 17 and the air inlet pipe 36. At this time, the gas flow sensor 37 senses that there is gas flow inside the air inlet pipe 36 and controls the ozone generator 32 to work. The ozone generator 32 works to make the air entering the ozone generator 32 react to generate ozone, and the generated ozone is then input into the ejector 31. In this way, as long as water enters the ejector 31, the ozone generator 32 will automatically work, which is convenient for people to use.

[0040] cooperate with Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the faucet control box of the present invention may further include a control circuit board 5. The control circuit board 5 is fitted in the box body 1. The control circuit board 5 is electrically connected to the solenoid valve 2, the ozone generator 32 and the gas flow sensor 37 respectively. The control circuit board 5 can control the working state of the ozone generator 32 according to the signal of the gas flow sensor 37, so that the ozone generator 32 will automatically work as long as water enters the ejector 31; the control circuit board 5 is also used to be connected to an external sensor, and the control circuit board 5 can control the on / off of the solenoid valve 2 according to the signal of the external sensor; cooperate with Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, an indicating circuit board 6 electrically connected to the control circuit board 5 can also be provided in the box body 1. An electromagnetic valve working indicator lamp 61 for indicating the working state of the electromagnetic valve 2 and an ozone working indicator lamp 62 for indicating the working state of the ozone generator 32 are provided on the indicating circuit board 6. A light-transmitting area is provided on the box cover 101 of the box body 1 corresponding to the electromagnetic valve working indicator lamp 61 and the ozone working indicator lamp 62, so that people can confirm the working states of the electromagnetic valve 2 and the ozone generator 32 according to the electromagnetic valve working indicator lamp 61 and the ozone working indicator lamp 62.

[0041] In order to make the structure of the present invention compact, Figure 3 As shown, the electromagnetic valve 2, the connecting water pipe 15, the ozone generator 32, the control circuit board 5 and the ejector 31 of the present invention can be sequentially arranged in the box body 1 from left to right. The one-way valve 33 is arranged between the connecting water pipe 15 and the ejector 31 and the one-way valve 33 is behind the control circuit board 5. The indicating circuit board 6 is arranged on the left side of the connecting water pipe 15 and behind the electromagnetic valve 2. Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in addition, an installation bracket 7 can be provided in the box body 1. The connecting head 351 and the air inlet pipe 36 can be integrally formed with the installation bracket 7. The installation bracket 7 is locked to the box seat 102 of the box body 1 by screws. The ozone generator 32 can be fixed on the installation bracket 7. The installation bracket 7 can be provided with a claw 71 for clamping the one-way valve 33 to position the one-way valve 33. A circuit board installation groove 72 is also provided on the installation bracket 7, and the control circuit board 5 is installed in the circuit board installation groove 72.

[0042] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3 the box body 1 is also provided with a power switch 18 and a power supply connector 19. The power switch 18 and the power supply connector 19 can be fixed on the side wall of the box seat 102 of the box body 1. The power switch 18 and the power supply connector 19 are electrically connected to the control circuit board 5. The power switch 18 is used to control whether the control circuit board 5 is powered on, and the power supply connector 19 is used to connect an external power supply to the control circuit board 5 to supply power to the control circuit board 5.

[0043] The above embodiments and drawings do not limit the product form and style of the present invention. Any appropriate changes or modifications made by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains should be regarded as not departing from the patent scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A faucet control box, characterized in that: it includes a box body, a solenoid valve and an ozone water generating device; a first water inlet joint, a second water inlet joint, a first water outlet joint and a second water outlet joint are fitted on the box body; the solenoid valve is fitted in the box body, and the water inlet end and the water outlet end of the solenoid valve are respectively connected to the first water inlet joint and the first water outlet joint; the ozone water generating device is fitted in the box body, and the water inlet end and the water outlet end of the ozone water generating device are respectively connected to the second water inlet joint and the second water outlet joint; a connecting water pipe is fitted in the box body; the connecting water pipe is divided into a water inlet section, a water passing section and a water outlet section which are connected in sequence; the end of the water inlet section is connected to the first water inlet joint, and a solenoid valve water inlet connected to the water inlet end of the solenoid valve is provided on the side wall of the water inlet section; the end of the water outlet section is connected to the first water outlet joint, and a solenoid valve water outlet connected to the water outlet end of the solenoid valve is provided on the side wall of the water outlet section; a manual opening and closing member for opening and closing the water passing section is fitted on the water passing section, and an operation hole is provided on the box body corresponding to the manual opening and closing member; the ozone water generating device includes a jet ejector having a water inlet, a water outlet and an air inlet, and an ozone generator for generating ozone; the jet ejector and the ozone generator are fitted in the box body, and the air outlet end of the ozone generator is connected to the air inlet of the jet ejector; the water inlet of the jet ejector is the water inlet end of the ozone water generating device, and the water outlet of the jet ejector is the water outlet end of the ozone water generating device; a ventilation port is provided on the box body; the air inlet end of the ozone generator is connected to the ventilation port through an air inlet pipe; an installation hole is provided on the side wall of the air inlet pipe, and a gas flow sensor for controlling whether the ozone generator works or not is fitted in the installation hole, and the air flow sensor uses a microphone head.

2. The faucet control box according to claim 1, characterized in that: the inner end of the manual opening and closing member is rotatably fitted in the water passing section, a sealing gasket is fitted on the inner end of the manual opening and closing member, and the sealing gasket rotates to block the connection between the water passing section and the water outlet section; the outer end of the manual opening and closing member extends out of the water passing section, and the operation hole of the box body is provided opposite to the outer end of the manual opening and closing member.

3. The faucet control box according to claim 2, characterized in that: a groove is provided on the end face of the outer end of the manual opening and closing member.

4. The faucet control box according to claim 1, characterized in that: a one-way valve is connected in series between the air outlet end of the ozone generator and the air inlet of the jet ejector, and the one-way valve is used to control the one-way conduction from the air outlet end of the ozone generator to the air inlet of the jet ejector.

5. The faucet control box according to claim 1, characterized in that: it further includes a control circuit board fitted in the box body, and the control circuit board is electrically connected to the solenoid valve, the ozone generator and the gas flow sensor respectively.

6. The faucet control box according to claim 5, characterized in that: a power switch and a power supply connector are fitted on the box body, and the power switch and the power supply connector are electrically connected to the control circuit board.

7. The faucet control box according to claim 5, characterized in that: an indicating circuit board electrically connected to the control circuit board can also be fitted in the box body, and an electromagnetic valve working indicator lamp for indicating the working state of the solenoid valve and an ozone working indicator lamp for indicating the working state of the ozone generator are provided on the indicating circuit board; The box body is provided with light-transmitting areas corresponding to the solenoid valve working indicator light and the ozone working indicator light.

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